Senior Phase Geography

What will I study?

The course has three compulsory units.

Geography: Physical Environments (6 SCQF credit points)

In this unit you will:

· learn how to use maps

· learn about the types of landscape in 2 units: Coasts and Glaciation

· learn about weather in the United Kingdom in a 3rd unit.

Geography: Human Environments (6 SCQF credit points)

In this unit you will:

· find out how to carry out research in geographical contexts and complete an added value unit.

· learn about some key aspects of developed and developing countries with 3 topics on Population, Urban and Rural environments.

Geography: Global Issues (6 SCQF credit points)

In this unit you will:

· learn how to use sources of numerical and graphical information by reading graphs, tables and maps

· learn about key aspects of global geographical and environmental issues in the topics of Tourism and Global Warming

How will I be assessed?

Your work will be assessed by your teacher or tutor on an ongoing basis throughout the course. You must pass all three units to gain the course qualification.

Progression pathways

If you complete the course successfully, it may lead to: · National 4 Geography

The skills you learn in Geography are valuable in a wide range of career sectors, including: working with development or aid agencies, environmental work, working for the census office and in tourism and leisure.

Useful links

https://achieve.hashtag-learning.co.uk/learn/learn-home/

What will I study?

The course has three compulsory units.

Geography: Physical Environments (6 SCQF credit points)

In this unit you will:

· develop your geographical skills relating to physical environments

· learn about processes and interactions at work within physical environments, including the location of different types of landscape; how landscape features are formed; land use management and sustainability; and a unit on Weather

· The units will focus on Glaciated Upland and Coastlines of Erosion and Deposition.

Geography: Human Environments (6 SCQF credit points)

In this unit you will:

· study and compare developed and developing countries. The first unit will focus on contrasts in development and world population distribution. The other 2 units will look at issues in changing Urban and Rural landscapes.

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Geography: Global Issues (6 SCQF credit points)

In this unit you will:

· develop your skills in using sources of numerical and graphical information in the context of global issues

· study 2 global geographical issues : Climate Change and Tourism. You will learn about the strategies adopted to manage these issues.

Added Value Unit: Geography Assignment (6 SCQF credit points)

In this unit you will:

· choose a topic for personal study drawn from geographical contexts

· research your chosen topic and present your findings.

How will I be assessed?

Your work will be assessed by your teacher on an ongoing basis throughout the course. Items of work might include:

· written work - research assignments, reports and case studies

· projects

· class-based exams.

You must pass all the units including the Added Value unit to gain the course qualification.

Progression pathways

If you complete the course successfully, it may lead to:

National 5 Geography

Careers in Agriculture, Aquaculture, Environment and Rural Management, Forestry, Horticulture and Working with Animals.

Other careers include Architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, Surveying and Town Planning. Archaeology, Archives, Art Gallery or Museum Work, Heritage Centre and Library Work.

What will I study?

The course comprises three areas of study.

Physical Environments

You will study:

· location of landscape type, formation of key landscape features, land use management and sustainability, and a unit on weather

· The units will focus on Glaciated Upland and Coastlines of Erosion and Deposition.

Human Environments

You will:

· compare developed and developing countries drawn from a global context

· learn about contrasts in development, world population distribution and change, and issues in changing urban and rural landscapes.

Global Issues

You will learn about:

· develop your skills in using sources of numerical and graphical information in the context of global issues

· study 2 global geographical issues : Climate Change and Tourism. You will learn about the strategies adopted to manage these issues.

How will I be assessed?

During class time there will be end of unit assessments.

The course assessment has two components totalling 100 marks:

· Component 1: question paper – worth 80 marks

· Component 2: assignment – worth 20 marks. The is assignment will be written up in exam conditions during class time and sent to the SQA to be marked.

The question paper will be set and externally marked by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).

The grade awarded is based on the total marks achieved across all course assessment components.

The course assessment is graded A-D.

Progression pathways

Higher Geography

Careers in Agriculture, Aquaculture, Environment and Rural Management, Forestry, Horticulture and Working with Animals.

Other careers include Architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, Surveying and Town Planning. Archaeology, Archives, Art Gallery or Museum Work, Heritage Centre and Library Work.

Useful links

 https://achieve.hashtag-learning.co.uk/learn/learn-home/ https://scholar.hw.ac.uk/courses/browse/N5GEO/-1/-1 https://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm?subject=Geography&level=N5 https://www.understandingstandards.org.uk/Subjects/Geography/national5 https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/znbw2hv

Google Classroom Class Code 

National s4: 6rsjmw7

What will I study?

Physical environments

You will learn about the processes and interactions at work within physical environments on a local, regional and global scale.

Key topics include: atmosphere; hydrosphere; lithosphere; and biosphere.

Human environments

You will learn about the processes and interactions at work within urban and rural environments in developed and developing countries.

Key topics include: population; rural land degradation and management; and urban change and management.

Global issues

You will learn about global geographical issues which demonstrate the interaction of physical and human factors, and evaluate the strategies adopted to manage these issues.

Key topics include:; development and health and global climate change.

How will I be assessed?

The course assessment has three components totalling 190 marks:

· Component 1: question paper 1 (Physical and human environments) – worth 100 marks (consisting of two sections worth 50 marks each: section 1 - Physical environments, and section 2 - Human environments)

· Component 2: question paper 2 (Global issues and geographical skills) worth 60 marks (consisting of two sections: section 1 - Global issues, worth 40 marks and section 2 - Application of geographical skills, worth 20 marks)

· Component 3: assignment - worth 30 marks.

Both the question papers are set and externally marked by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).

The grade awarded is based on the total marks achieved across course assessment.

The course assessment is graded A-D.

Progression pathways

Careers in Agriculture, Aquaculture, Environment and Rural Management, Forestry, Horticulture and Working with Animals.

Other careers include Architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, Surveying and Town Planning. Archaeology, Archives, Art Gallery or Museum Work, Heritage Centre and Library Work.

Useful links https://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm?subject=Geography&level=NH https://www.understandingstandards.org.uk/Subjects/Geography/higher https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zmhs34j https://achieve.hashtag-learning.co.uk/learn/learn-home/